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At 15 years old the vines are younger than the estate's old-vine cuvées, but the site is genuine and the results show it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFully destemmed, 10 days of gentle maceration with careful pump-overs to extract only the finest tannins, then six months in concrete tanks. Clean, precise winemaking with no heavy hand. The result is Gamay with freshness, fine tannins and real character. Morgon-esque dark fruit but in a light, approachable frame. A bouncy wine but with fine structure that creeps up on you too. Delicious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFour to five years of cellaring potential here, but to be honest it's a ripper glass of wine right now and just loves a charcuterie board. One of the buys of the year!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"There are always consumers with preconceived notions about Beaujolais wines, but today I take it as a game to convince them. I know our wines are appreciated, and I have confidence in their quality\"\u003cbr\u003e- Thomas Collogne (Domaine de Colonat owner\/winemaker)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/blockquote\u003e \n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qO20WJWBTKM?si=reJyLRyCCGAxA_Px\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine de Colonat","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43864049909803,"sku":"2024 Domaine de Colonat Beaujolais-Villages Perle de Granit","price":29.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2024DomainedeColonatBeaujolaisVillage_b163a564-4ecd-4a2a-a1bc-9bb0b2737173.jpg?v=1789439959"},{"product_id":"2024-domaine-de-colonat-beaujolais-blanc","title":"2024 Domaine de Colonat Beaujolais Blanc Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBeaujolais is red country, and Domaine de Colonat has built its reputation on Gamay. But the Chardonnay they produce from clay-limestone soils in the communes of Lancié and Corcelles is worth paying close attention to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHand harvested and sorted, pressed immediately and fermented slowly at cool temperatures. Eight months in a combination of oak barrels (20%) and stainless steel (80%) gives a bit of texture but keeps freshness at the forefront.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis isn't some luscious, powerful white Burg, but nor is it washed out, simple Macon. It's crisp and precise, with lovely line and length and enough structure to handle food without any heaviness. Lovely soft, gentle fruit, some nice florals and spice around the edges, and balance spot on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFor a domaine celebrated for its Gamay, the Chardonnay more than holds its own. And extraordinary value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"There are always consumers with preconceived notions about Beaujolais wines, but today I take it as a game to convince them. I know our wines are appreciated, and I have confidence in their quality\"\u003cbr\u003e- Thomas Collogne (Domaine de Colonat owner\/winemaker)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/blockquote\u003e \n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qO20WJWBTKM?si=reJyLRyCCGAxA_Px\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine de Colonat","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43864050008107,"sku":"2024 Domaine de Colonat Beaujolais Blanc Chardonnay","price":29.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2024DomainedeColonatBeaujolaisBlanc.jpg?v=1789440183"},{"product_id":"2023-domaine-de-colonat-morgon-les-charmes","title":"2023 Domaine de Colonat Morgon Les Charmes","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 points \u0026amp; Best in Show Trophy - Decanter Wine Awards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMorgon is home for the Collogne family, and has been for 200 years. This is where Thomas' oldest and most celebrated vineyards reside, and as you'd expect with quality old-vine Morgon, where his most intensely structured Gamays are produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eComing from a composite blend of blocks within the excellent 'Les Charmes' climat, this is everything we love about Morgon and more. It's grown on shallow, sandy granite soils with naturally low nutrients. The vines average 50 years old, their deep roots drawing concentrated, richly flavoured fruit with real structure behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe approach in the winery is consistent with Thomas' other wines, save for a small amount of older oak to handle the more powerful fruit.  It's 90% destemmed, with 12 days of gentle maceration, then eight months in a combination of oak barrels (20%) and concrete tanks (80%). Precise, restrained winemaking again that lets the site do the talking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt's a riot of red and purple fruits, with big florals, palate-coating texture and a rocky tannic structure that pulses through the wine. It's at once thought-provoking and totally smashable, and just a terrific example of this magnificent Cru.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is the one to tuck a few bottles into the cellar, but gee it goes good right out of the gate too.  World-class Beaujolais, as it's Best in Show Trophy at the Decanter Wine Awards suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"There are always consumers with preconceived notions about Beaujolais wines, but today I take it as a game to convince them. 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That was the verdict of the International Gamay Competition's 14th edition in Lyon, where 181 judges assessed 811 competing Gamay wines from around the globe. Domaine de Colonat's Moulin-à-Vent Vieilles Vignes - this wine - took the title!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMoulin-à-Vent is arguably the most powerful and age-worthy of the Beaujolais crus, and this cuvée draws on three distinct terroirs within it: Les Grenèriers, Bois Pontdevaux and Les Maisons Neuves. The vines range from 65 to 92 years old, grown on granite-derived alluvial soils rich in clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e80% destemmed, 14 days of gentle maceration, then six months in concrete tanks. No oak. 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Their approach puts as much emphasis on texture and time in the cellar as it does on freshness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtended ageing brings a gentle brioche character around the floral notes, with a chalky feel and a dry, saline finish. There’s enough roundness to make it welcoming, but the heart of this Chardonnay is about freshness, florals, fun fruit and fine fizz.  All the f's!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor anyone who gravitates towards Blanc de Blancs, this is a bottle well worth trying. 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Long ageing builds texture and complexity, with a low Extra Brut dosage keeping the finish dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed berry and cherry notes come with a gentle floral lift and a chalky, savoury edge. There’s real breadth through the palate, balanced by fresh acidity and a long, salty finish. It takes all the fruit, structure and texture from the other Virginie T cuvees and wraps them up together - it's a stunning Champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePour it in a wine glass and give it time to open up. Grand Cru vintage Champagne with six years of patience from a sensational small producer.  Fantastic buying for true Champagne lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Champagne Virginie T","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43912254029867,"sku":"2018 Champagne Virginie T Blanc de Noirs Grand Cru Montagne de Reims","price":169.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2018ChampagneVirginieTBlancdeNoirsGrandCruMontagnedeReims.png?v=1791511898"},{"product_id":"nv-champagne-virginie-t-vt-grande-cuvee-8-ans","title":"NV Champagne Virginie T VT. Grande Cuvee 8 ans","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"At 47, when I wanted to create my own Champagne house, I had to make very good Champagne. I can't compromise on quality. 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There’s plenty of weight of course, but fresh acidity and a salty finish keep it dry and lively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe it in a generous wine glass and let it open up rather than pouring it ice cold. Mature Champagne flavour with the benefit of years in the cellar make this a particularly unique and rewarding bottle. Extremely limited with only a handful of bottles imported.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Champagne Virginie T","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43912259305515,"sku":"NV Champagne Virginie T VT. 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It’s our starting point for Quinta da Pedra Alta, a historic estate making fresh, dry whites from Portuguese varieties grown on its highest slopes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere, Rabigato and Gouveio grow on schist soils at up to 520 metres. Rabigato supplies acidity and citrus flavours, while Gouveio adds weight, with the cool nights of 2024 helping preserve freshness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinemakers João Pires and Matt Gant pick early in the morning, press gently and ferment with wild yeasts in temperature-controlled stainless steel. Eight months on lees adds texture without the flavour or weight of oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect lemon, grapefruit and a little passionfruit, with a dry, salty finish. It’s just 11.5% alcohol, but there’s enough substance for grilled prawns, ceviche or goat’s cheese.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor anyone who wants a refreshing white with more texture than the usual crisp-and-simple styles, start here. Superb value.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e”Very vertical and precise, it shows saline minerality, lemon pith and citrus peel alongside remarkable schist driven energy and freshness.”\u003cbr\u003e- Tim Atkin MW (Tim Atkin Portugal Report 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"We really want to show this place and interpret the fruit in that way... identity, freshness, and purity is the main thing.\"\u003cbr\u003e- João Pires (Quinta da Pedra Alta Winemaker)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1Gl5fG6gbo8?si=7aAe0yTC2jGxv0x0\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/Pedra_Alta_PDP.png?v=1790586085\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quinta da Pedra Alta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43926126592043,"sku":"2024 Quinta da Pedra Alta Pedra a Pedra Branco","price":29.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2024QuintadaPedraAltaPedraaPedraBranco.jpg?v=1790565067"},{"product_id":"2022-quinta-da-pedra-alta-pedra-a-pedra-tinto","title":"2022 Quinta da Pedra Alta Pedra a Pedra Tinto","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A new Douro star… Pedra Alta was a Quinta with an amazing history, and the potential for making serious table wines. It was massively undervalued. They were excited by the prospect of matching the amazing site with one of the best young winemakers around: João Pires.\"\u003cbr\u003e- James Goode (Wine Anorak)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePedra a Pedra Tinto is the perfect introduction into the wonderful world of Quinta da Pedra Alta. This historic Douro estate delivers plenty of red for the money, with the freshness and approachable style that make it easy to open any night of the week.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fruit comes from schist terraces climbing to 500 metres, with Touriga Nacional and Touriga Franca leading a blend of four Portuguese varieties. These are grapes best known to many drinkers through Port, but here they make a dry red at a moderate 13% alcohol.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinemakers João Pires and Matt Gant combine traditional foot treading in granite vats with temperature-controlled stainless steel fermentation. Gentle handling keeps tannin extraction in check, while maturation mostly in stainless steel, with a smaller portion in old oak, keeps the emphasis on fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCherry, plum and blueberry come with a little spice, smooth tannins and a gently chewy finish. 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It was massively undervalued. They were excited by the prospect of matching the amazing site with one of the best young winemakers around: João Pires.\"\u003cbr\u003e- James Goode (Wine Anorak)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuinta da Pedra Alta’s Reserva Branco is one to put in front of anyone who thinks the Douro is only about reds and Port. Barrel fermented and made from the estate’s highest vineyards, it's a beautifully textural, briny and complex white that we absolutely love.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour Portuguese varieties make up the blend, led by Viosinho grown on a cooler, north-facing slope to give this early-ripening grape more time to develop flavour. The vineyards reach 520 metres, and cool summer nights in 2024 helped preserve the acidity that keeps this wine fresh.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinemakers João Pires and Matt Gant use wild yeasts to ferment in large French oak barrels, then leave the wine on lees for nine months. Only 15% of the oak is new, building texture with a gentle oak influence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePear, nectarine and citrus come with a little nuttiness and a savoury finish. There’s weight through the middle, but lively acidity keeps it focused and carries the flavour long after the first sip. It has a salty, briny, saline vibe and it's a great thing to drink.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpen it with roast chicken or buttery grilled fish, and don't be afraid to throw some in the cellar too as it should age fantastically.  Just 350 dozen made and a huge recommendation from us.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e”Fabulous aromatics of stone fruit and citrus blossom with a kiss of oak. Linear and precise with lemon pith texture and jubilant acidity. 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It was massively undervalued. They were excited by the prospect of matching the amazing site with one of the best young winemakers around: João Pires.\"\u003cbr\u003e- James Goode (Wine Anorak)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you’re getting to know Quinta da Pedra Alta, the Reserva Tinto deserves a place in your first order. This is the step up in the range, made from selected parcels across the estate’s best sites, with less than 400 dozen produced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis wine is all about the vineyard. In the hot, dry 2022 season, the estate’s elevation slowed ripening, giving João Pires and Matt Gant time to pick for flavour while retaining freshness. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTouriga Nacional from the higher slopes leads the blend, with Touriga Franca from lower terraces adding weight. The team combines traditional foot treading with gentle extraction, then gives the wine twenty months on lees in French oak to develop texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlum, blackberry and red berries come with spice, smoky oak and a savoury edge. It’s rich certainly, but still lively enough with smooth texture, firm tannins and a long finish. To us this is in a really nice sweet spot between old Douro and new - it has power and depth, but remains elegant and balanced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpen it with roast lamb and give it time to breathe, or follow it over the next five to ten years. 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It was massively undervalued. They were excited by the prospect of matching the amazing site with one of the best young winemakers around: João Pires.\"\u003cbr\u003e- James Goode (Wine Anorak)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDonzelinho Branco is hardly a household name, even in the Douro, but Quinta da Pedra Alta is giving it a reason to be remembered. After four years of experimental releases, this rare white has earned a permanent place in the range, with less than 150 dozen bottles made in 2024.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s one of only a handful of wines bottled solely from the variety in the region. João Pires and Matt Gant grow it high on the estate, between 480 and 520 metres, where cool summer nights helped preserve its naturally lively acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWild fermentation in concrete and stainless steel keeps oak out of the picture, while ten months on lees adds substance to a wine with just 11% alcohol. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLime, lemon and a little floral lift lead into a dry, salty finish. It’s light and zesty but has enough texture to hold your attention, especially alongside oysters, scallops or ceviche.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rare Portuguese white variety well worth trying, from a tiny release that shows the experimental side of this historic estate.  Exciting stuff!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e”Made entirely from Donzelinho Branco from just 0.25 hectares of vines, this is one of only a handful of varietal examples produced in the region.”\u003cbr\u003e- James Goode (Wine Anorak)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"We really want to show this place and interpret the fruit in that way... identity, freshness, and purity is the main thing.\"\u003cbr\u003e- João Pires (Quinta da Pedra Alta Winemaker)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1Gl5fG6gbo8?si=7aAe0yTC2jGxv0x0\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/Pedra_Alta_PDP.png?v=1790586085\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quinta da Pedra Alta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43926129672235,"sku":"2024 Quinta da Pedra Alta QPA Donzelinho Branco","price":39.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2024QuintadaPedraAltaQPADonzelinhoBranco.jpg?v=1790558684"},{"product_id":"2022-quinta-da-pedra-alta-alto-tinto","title":"2022 Quinta da Pedra Alta Alto Tinto","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A new Douro star… Pedra Alta was a Quinta with an amazing history, and the potential for making serious table wines. It was massively undervalued. They were excited by the prospect of matching the amazing site with one of the best young winemakers around: João Pires.\"\u003cbr\u003e- James Goode (Wine Anorak)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlto stands at the top of the Quinta da Pedra Alta tree, and is the flagship Douro red within this release. It's a great example of what drew us to this estate: the natural generosity and power of Douro reds, with higher altitude vineyards and astute winemaking bringing the freshness that makes you actually want to drink them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe name means ‘high’, and the fruit comes from parcels between 460 and 500 metres. That elevation mattered in the hot, dry 2022 season, slowing ripening and allowing the grapes to develop full flavour while retaining acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTouriga Nacional makes up most of the blend, joined by Sousão and a tiny addition of the white grape Fernão Pires. João Pires and Matt Gant use wild fermentation and gentle extraction, followed by twenty months in French oak, building texture without pushing the tannins too far.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere’s plum and blue fruit, lifted bergamot and warm spice, with a tea-like note through the finish. It’s very concentrated and generous, with more layers and oomph than the other reds, but the acidity and fine tannins still manage to keep it fresh.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce again it's a small production wine, with less than 150 dozen produced. One of the finest Touriga Nacionals we've tried - this is the bottle to put away for 10-20 years if you want to follow the estate over time. Extremely limited.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e”It combines ripe fruit with freshness, altitude driven lift and spicy complexity… A great expression of high altitude Douro Touriga Nacional.”\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTim Atkin MW (Tim Atkin Portugal Report 2026)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"We really want to show this place and interpret the fruit in that way... identity, freshness, and purity is the main thing.\"\u003cbr\u003e- João Pires (Quinta da Pedra Alta Winemaker)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1Gl5fG6gbo8?si=7aAe0yTC2jGxv0x0\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/Pedra_Alta_PDP.png?v=1790586085\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quinta da Pedra Alta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43926133604395,"sku":"2022 Quinta da Pedra Alta Alto Tinto","price":99.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2022QuintadaPedraAltaAltoTinto.jpg?v=1790557979"},{"product_id":"nv-quinta-da-pedra-alta-no-03-white-port","title":"NV Quinta da Pedra Alta No. 03 White Port 500ml","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A new Douro star… Pedra Alta was a Quinta with an amazing history, and the potential for making serious table wines. It was massively undervalued. They were excited by the prospect of matching the amazing site with one of the best young winemakers around: João Pires.\"\u003cbr\u003e- James Goode (Wine Anorak)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere's another modern Douro wine from this exciting estate. White Port and tonic deserves a regular spot in the summer drinks rotation, and Quinta da Pedra Alta’s No. 03 is a great place to start. It brings the estate’s emphasis on fresh white wines to a traditional Douro aperitif, with plenty of options beyond pouring it neat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoão Pires and Matt Gant use quality white grapes from the estate’s higher vineyards, led by Gouveio and Rabigato. Most of the blend is young wine, with a little older material adding complexity, while maturation in stainless steel preserves the fresh fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere’s citrus, apple and pineapple, with a little orange peel and a rounded, gently sweet palate. Fresh acidity balances the sweetness and keeps it refreshing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe it chilled before dinner, or pour over ice with tonic, orange and a sprig of mint. A versatile White Port that earns its place both on the aperitif shelf and in your next long drink. Delicious!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e”This is a deliciously modern take on white port, a style of fortified wine little-known outside Portugal. Really fresh, lemony, enticing”\u003cbr\u003e- Max Allen (Australian Financial Review)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"We really want to show this place and interpret the fruit in that way... identity, freshness, and purity is the main thing.\"\u003cbr\u003e- João Pires (Quinta da Pedra Alta Winemaker)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/Screenshot_2026-09-30_at_8.48.37_AM.png?v=1790732067\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1Gl5fG6gbo8?si=7aAe0yTC2jGxv0x0\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/Pedra_Alta_PDP.png?v=1790586085\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quinta da Pedra Alta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43926134030379,"sku":"NV Quinta da Pedra Alta No. 03 White Port 500ml","price":39.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/NVQuintadaPedraAltaNo.03WhitePort-2.jpg?v=1790558563"},{"product_id":"nv-quinta-da-pedra-alta-no-10-ten-year-old-tawny-port","title":"NV Quinta da Pedra Alta No. 10 Ten-Year-Old Tawny Port 500ml","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A new Douro star… Pedra Alta was a Quinta with an amazing history, and the potential for making serious table wines. It was massively undervalued. They were excited by the prospect of matching the amazing site with one of the best young winemakers around: João Pires.\"\u003cbr\u003e- James Goode (Wine Anorak)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuinta da Pedra Alta’s No. 10 is a Tawny for anyone who loves the richness of aged Port but perhaps a little more freshness, which this delivers in spades. It’s the estate’s first Ten-Year-Old, created as a tribute to winemaker João Pires and his work here since 2009.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe making is traditional: hand-picked grapes, foot treading in granite vats and long ageing in old Port casks. The blending is where João and Matt Gant bring their judgement, combining parcels of different ages, sweetness and acidity, including a small amount aged for at least forty years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect dried fruit, toffee and nuts, with a little gingerbread spice. It’s rich and velvety, but the acidity keeps the sweetness in balance and gives the finish a refreshing lift. It has all that familiar delicious Port character that we love, but it remains light on its feet at the same time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe it lightly chilled with sticky toffee pudding, a strong cheese or simply on its own after dinner. Mature Port character with Quinta da Pedra Alta’s emphasis on freshness, ready to enjoy without years of waiting. Great stuff.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e”Rich, warm and sweet with cherries and strawberries, and a nice woody spiciness… Fresh and fine with nice layers.”\u003cbr\u003e- James Goode (Wine Anorak)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"We really want to show this place and interpret the fruit in that way... identity, freshness, and purity is the main thing.\"\u003cbr\u003e- João Pires (Quinta da Pedra Alta Winemaker)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1Gl5fG6gbo8?si=7aAe0yTC2jGxv0x0\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/Pedra_Alta_PDP.png?v=1790586085\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quinta da Pedra Alta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43926134128683,"sku":"NV Quinta da Pedra Alta No. 10 Ten-Year-Old Tawny Port 500ml","price":59.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/NVQuintadaPedraAltaNo.10Ten-Year-OldTawnyPort.jpg?v=1790558624"},{"product_id":"2020-quinta-da-pedra-alta-vintage-port","title":"2020 Quinta da Pedra Alta Vintage Port","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A new Douro star… Pedra Alta was a Quinta with an amazing history, and the potential for making serious table wines. It was massively undervalued. They were excited by the prospect of matching the amazing site with one of the best young winemakers around: João Pires.\"\u003cbr\u003e- James Goode (Wine Anorak)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2020 Vintage Port is the pinnacle of Quinta da Pedra Alta’s fortified range. It brings together the estate’s most concentrated fruit with the freshness João Pires and Matt Gant look for across their wines, in a release built for decades in the cellar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe estate’s varied elevations are central to the blend. Lower vineyards near the river supply depth, while parcels up to 500 metres bring fragrance and acidity, particularly valuable in a season marked by summer heatwaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional foot treading is followed by gentle handling, with a neutral spirit added to stop fermentation and preserve the fruit character. Maturation in stainless steel keeps that fruit at the centre before the wine begins its slower development in bottle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack cherry and blackberry come with chocolate, liquorice and spice. It’s rich and concentrated, with firm, fine tannins and fresh acidity balancing the sweetness through a long finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJust 2,000 bottles were made, and the release took out the Vintage Port Trophy at the International Wine Challenge. Give it plenty of air if drinking now, or cellar it for the next twenty years: a small-production, trophy-winning Port that shows what this estate can achieve.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points \u0026amp; Vintage Port Trophy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- International Wine Challenge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Structured and concentrated with lovely finesse and power\"\u003cbr\u003e- James Goode (Wine Anorak)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is a beautiful port in anyone’s language or paradigm.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Campbell Mattinson (The Wine Front)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"We really want to show this place and interpret the fruit in that way... identity, freshness, and purity is the main thing.\"\u003cbr\u003e- João Pires (Quinta da Pedra Alta Winemaker)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1Gl5fG6gbo8?si=7aAe0yTC2jGxv0x0\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/Pedra_Alta_PDP.png?v=1790586085\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quinta da Pedra Alta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43926134292523,"sku":"2020 Quinta da Pedra Alta Vintage Port","price":99.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2020QuintadaPedraAltaVintagePort.jpg?v=1790557911"},{"product_id":"2023-domaine-du-beauregard-bourgogne-aux-queues-de-renard-aligote","title":"2023 Domaine du Beauregard Bourgogne Aligote Aux Queues de Renard","description":"\u003cp\u003eAligoté is Burgundy's other white grape, and in the right hands it's one of the best-value bottles in France. 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It’s a terrific introduction to brothers Christian and Matthias Runkel, with the high-quality, beautifully ripe fruit and attention to texture that make their Rieslings such good drinking and such good value.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe brothers have been making the wines at their grandfather’s estate since 2006, from which point they've risen up the ranks of Germany's winemaking elite. This comes from younger vines on the limestone and marl slopes around Appenheim and Gau-Algesheim, all picked by hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA few hours on skins before pressing helps build flavour, followed by wild fermentation in stainless steel and six months on lees. 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This is rich, sweet Riesling from painstakingly selected fruit, and we’re thrilled to have it in our initial shipment from Weingut Bischel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScharlachberg is a warm, steep slope of ancient quartzite and slate. Its rocky, free-draining soils keep vine growth in check, producing tiny berries with concentrated flavour. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChristian and Matthias select the intensely ripe and noble-rot-affected grapes by hand, then gently press them for a slow, cool fermentation with wild yeasts. Four months on fine lees adds texture before bottling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeach, apricot and citrus fill out a concentrated, silky palate, with generous sweetness and bright acidity keeping each sip fresh. 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Drawn from the brothers’ oldest Appenheim vines, mainly in prized Hundertgulden, it’s a great place to start with this producer's top tiers of Rieslings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA smaller parcel comes from nearby Eselspfad, with both sites sharing limestone-rich soils and south-facing slopes. Warm days and cool nights allow slow ripening, and Christian and Matthias pick in several late passes to catch each parcel at its best.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWild fermentation takes place in stainless steel and wooden barrels, followed by six months on lees. That time builds a beautifully creamy texture around ripe yellow fruit and herbal notes, with lime-like acidity, a salty edge and fine chalky grip keeping the finish fresh and long.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere’s plenty of pleasure here already, and the concentration and structure to develop with time in bottle. 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This has some serious pedigree at the price, and a distinctive Riesling character that we absoutely love.  Bingen is bangin', as we heard someone say...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe steep, warm slope in the north-west corner of Rheinhessen is packed with ancient quartzite and slate. These free-draining, rocky soils limit vine growth and produce tiny berries with concentrated flavour, which Christian and Matthias select through several late picking passes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA few hours on skins precede gentle pressing, followed by wild fermentation in stainless steel and wooden barrels. Six months on lees builds texture around the wine’s naturally firm structure. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlint, grapefruit and wild herbs lead into a taut, concentrated palate with a salty edge and fine grip. 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It’s a particularly taut, savoury expression, with the concentration that makes these Premier Cru-level wines such exciting buys.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChristian and Matthias Runkel have built their reputation by exploring the differences between northern Rheinhessen’s vineyards. Made from organically grown grapes, Goldberg gives us another reason to follow their work beyond the estate wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLime, grapefruit and ripe apple come through with herbs and a smoky edge. The palate is juicy but tightly structured, with fine acidity, a little grip and a distinctly salty finish that becomes more expressive with air.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGive it time in the glass to open up, or put a few bottles aside to develop. This is serious, concentrated Riesling and puts an exclamation mark on the Bischel 1G range!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZooaKy5Xpg8?si=dFJ45raDIBLhywP6\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weingut Bischel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43940641144875,"sku":"2023 Weingut Bischel Goldberg Riesling 1G","price":85.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2023WeingutBischelGoldbergRiesling1G.png?v=1792483593"},{"product_id":"2022-weingut-bischel-johannisberg-spatburgunder-1g","title":"2022 Weingut Bischel Johannisberg Spatburgunder 1G","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBischel’s Johannisberg is a serious German Pinot Noir, and a wine we’re particularly pleased to have alongside the Rieslings. Matthias Runkel is the Burg-hound and his experience at Keller and New Zealand’s Neudorf comes into focus here, with an elegant but concentrated red from one of the family’s top sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe organically grown vines sit on terraces in Gau-Algesheim, with only a thin layer of loess over limestone. Water is scarce on these slopes, producing small berries with plenty of flavour and ripe tannin. Christian and Matthias hand-pick and destem the fruit, then ferment it with wild yeasts in open vats, working it gently by hand. Eighteen months in French and German oak follows before bottling without filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark berries, earthy notes and spice lead, with a little tea and liquorice adding savoury detail. It’s medium-bodied and fresh, but with plenty of power and concentration too. Fine tannins build through a particularly long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower-packed Premier Cru-level German Pinot here - a unique drinking experience!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZooaKy5Xpg8?si=dFJ45raDIBLhywP6\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weingut Bischel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43940642193451,"sku":"2022 Weingut Bischel Johannisberg Spatburgunder 1G","price":89.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2022WeingutBischelJohannisbergSpatburgunder1G.png?v=1792483432"},{"product_id":"2023-weingut-bischel-hundertgulden-riesling-gg","title":"2023 Weingut Bischel Hundertgulden Riesling GG","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHundertgulden was prized vineyard land long before Bischel came along. First recorded in 1148, it earned its name in the 14th century from the substantial sums paid for its best plots in Rhenish gold florins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, Christian and Matthias Runkel make one of their finest dry Rieslings from an old-vine parcel on these steep slopes above Appenheim. Classified VDP.Grosse Lage, the German equivalent of Grand Cru, it’s a special vineyard making some of Rheinhessen's finest Rieslings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe limestone beneath Hundertgulden began as ancient coral reefs, with water-retaining layers that help sustain the vines. Warm southern and southwestern exposures meet cool westerly winds, giving the grapes a long, slow ripening season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brothers pick late and by hand in several passes, then ferment with native yeasts and leave the wine on lees for ten months. Apple, peach and citrus sit alongside subtle floral and nutty notes, with generous texture, fine acidity and a salty, chalky finish that carries on beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Bischel's home ground in Appenheim and a seriously ambitious project, with old vines and a historically prized site. Serious dry Riesling, and remarkable value at this level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZooaKy5Xpg8?si=dFJ45raDIBLhywP6\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/hundertgulden_qyqkby.webp?v=1792489599\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe remarkable and historic GG-classified Hundertgulden vineyard\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weingut Bischel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43940643831851,"sku":"2023 Weingut Bischel Hundertgulden Riesling GG","price":125.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2023WeingutBischelHundertguldenRieslingGG.png?v=1792483277"},{"product_id":"2023-weingut-bischel-scharlachberg-riesling-gg","title":"2023 Weingut Bischel Scharlachberg Riesling GG","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/Bichel_Quote_GIF_Website.gif?v=1792543427\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe historic \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eScharlachberg vineyard south of Bingen produces a particularly concentrated, flinty expression of Riesling, and we’re delighted to have the GG alongside Hundertgulden in our shipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst documented in 1248, Scharlachberg’s steep terraces sit on ancient quartzite and slate, with iron-rich soils that turn scarlet in summer. The warm, rocky slopes drain freely, limiting vine growth and producing tiny berries packed with flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChristian and Matthias Runkel pick late, working through the vineyard by hand in several passes. A short soak on skins precedes gentle pressing, followed by natural yeast fermentation in stainless steel and eight months on lees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt needs a little air at first, then apricot, lime and orange peel emerge alongside flint and wild herbs. There’s lovely ripe fruit and creaminess through the palate, followed by firm grip, bright acidity and a long, stony finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’d give this a decant now or put a few bottles away to develop. Historic vineyard pedigree, concentrated fruit and serious structure make this a standout among the Bischel range, with remarkable value for Grand Cru-level dry Riesling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZooaKy5Xpg8?si=dFJ45raDIBLhywP6\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/scharlachberg_px6yio.webp?v=1792489710\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe remarkable and historic GG-classified Scharlachberg vineyard\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weingut Bischel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43940647796779,"sku":"2023 Weingut Bischel Scharlachberg Riesling GG","price":135.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2023WeingutBischelScharlachbergRieslingGG.png?v=1792483180"},{"product_id":"2023-weingut-bischel-heerkretz-riesling-gg","title":"2023 Weingut Bischel Heerkretz Riesling GG","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeerkretz takes Bischel’s Riesling onto volcanic ground a bit further south within Rheinhessen, to one of the highest and coolest vineyards around Siefersheim. It’s a fascinating addition to our GG selection, showing just how differently the brothers’ wines express these outstanding sites. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vines grow in thin, rocky porphyry soils on a steep slope exposed to cool westerly weather. Ripening is particularly slow here, allowing Christian and Matthias Runkel to harvest fully ripe fruit late in the season while retaining plenty of acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe grapes are picked by hand, given a few hours on skins and gently pressed. Natural yeast fermentation takes place in stainless steel, followed by ten months on lees to build texture and depth. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInitially reserved, it opens with air to reveal grapefruit, lemon peel and peach, with smoky spice and a fresh herbal lift. The palate is concentrated and taut, with fine grip and a long, salty finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's fascinating to see all three of Bischel’s GGs together: limestone, quartzite and volcanic rock, each producing a distinctly different Riesling. Heerkretz brings the cool-site freshness and concentration, with the cellaring potential and exceptional value that made this range such an exciting import for us.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZooaKy5Xpg8?si=dFJ45raDIBLhywP6\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/heerkretz_HDR_zxls6g.webp?v=1792489782\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe highly-sought after and modern icon - the GG-classified Heerkretz vineyard\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weingut Bischel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43940649009195,"sku":"2023 Weingut Bischel Heerkretz Riesling GG","price":125.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2023WeingutBischelHeerkretzRieslingGG.png?v=1792482969"},{"product_id":"2023-weingut-bischel-chardonnay-reserve","title":"2023 Weingut Bischel Chardonnay Reserve","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBischel’s Chardonnay Reserve deserves serious attention and we’re delighted to have it in this shipment: a concentrated, barrel-fermented German Chardonnay with the flavour and texture to win over the Burgundy \/ Aussie Chardy drinkers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChristian and Matthias Runkel draw on two terraces in St. Laurenzikapelle in Gau-Algesheim. The warmer lower section gives generously ripe fruit, while the higher, chalkier parcel produces smaller berries that bring finesse to the blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe organically grown fruit is picked late by hand and slowly pressed as whole bunches. Wild fermentation in French oak is followed by twelve months on lees, building depth and creaminess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApple and melon come through with roasted almond, a little flint and reduction and well-integrated toasty oak. There’s lovely weight and power through the middle, balanced by fresh acidity and a long, dry finish with a salty, chalky grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis has plenty to offer now, particularly with some air, and enough concentration to develop in bottle. Properly ambitious Chardonnay, and another reminder of just how much quality the Runkel brothers deliver beyond Riesling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZooaKy5Xpg8?si=dFJ45raDIBLhywP6\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weingut Bischel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43940649500715,"sku":"2023 Weingut Bischel Chardonnay Reserve","price":89.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2023WeingutBischelChardonnayReserve.png?v=1792482832"},{"product_id":"domaine-de-colonat-beaujolais-masterclass-pack","title":"Domaine de Colonat Beaujolais Masterclass Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003eDomaine de Colonat is a Beaujolais producer you must get to know.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe visited winemaker Thomas Collogne in his Morgon home and were blown away by the quality, distinctiveness and purity of his wines, coming from vineyards and Cru's all across Beaujolais. So much so, that we felt compelled to import Domaine de Colonat directly intro Australia ourselves!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThomas is first and foremost a farmer, obsessively tending to his various sites and growing beautifully balanced and organic fruit. He places a huge emphasis on picking dates and grape-sorting, which happens at three different stages. Concrete is the primary ageing vessel in the winery, with everything designed to retain purity, site expression and balanced structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are some of the finest Beaujolais we've tasted in some time, and at the prices we can offer by going direct to the source, represent simply unbeatable value for money.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best way to sample Thomas' glorious wines is in our Domaine de Colonat Beaujolais Masterclass Pack, letting you tour around the region at a remarkable price. The pack includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024 Domaine de Colonat Chiroubles Les Rochaux\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024 Domaine de Colonat Fleurie Vieilles Vignes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2023 Domaine de Colonat Moulin-a-Vent Vieilles Vignes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2023 Domaine de Colonat Morgon Les Charmes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024 Domaine de Colonat Brouilly Clos Reisser\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025 Domaine de Colonat Regnie Vieilles Vignes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"There are always consumers with preconceived notions about Beaujolais wines, but today I take it as a game to convince them. I know our wines are appreciated, and I have confidence in their quality\"\u003cbr\u003e- Thomas Collogne (Domaine de Colonat owner\/winemaker)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qO20WJWBTKM?si=reJyLRyCCGAxA_Px\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2024 Domaine de Colonat Chiroubles Les Rochaux\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eChiroubles is the highest of the Beaujolais crus, and its altitude shows in the wines: high-toned, fragrant and distinctly lighter on the palate than most of its neighbours. The Rochaux terroir sits on a very steep, south-facing hillside of granitic sandy soils, where vines between 40 and 70 years old produce small, concentrated fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFully destemmed, 10 days of gentle maceration, eight months in concrete tanks. Complete destemming keeps things clean and precise, letting the aromatics speak without distraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFresh raspberry and cherry on the palate, with violet florals and a fine mineral thread from the granite beneath. The texture is light and airy, the acidity vibrant and refreshing, with a clean, lifted finish. It's gorgeous drinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe steep hillside and old vines give it considerably more depth than Chiroubles typically delivers, with definite mid-term cellaring potential to be had. A natural match for a whole host of cuisines, and a reminder that Gamay can be both delicate and genuinely compelling at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"2024 Domaine de Colonat Chiroubles Les Rochaux\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2024-domaine-de-colonat-chiroubles\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2024 Domaine de Colonat Fleurie Vieilles Vignes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFleurie is celebrated above all for its elegance and fragrance, and the Grille Midi terroir is one of the cru's most prized plots. This south-facing hillside of shallow, sandy granite pushes vines to their limits, concentrating what little they produce into fruit of real richness and definition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOld vines and lower yields, with 90% destemmed fruit and a cool, controlled 10-day maceration. Eight months in concrete tanks, no oak involved at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe result is everything Fleurie promises: fresh cherry and raspberry, pronounced iris and violet florals, and a silky, fine-grained texture that feels effortless. There is genuine depth and concentration beneath the delicacy, with this chewy mineral structure running alongside the gorgeous fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is serious Fleurie from a serious producer, but most of all, seriously delicious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"2024 Domaine de Colonat Fleurie Vieilles Vignes\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2024-domaine-de-colonat-fleurie\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2023 Domaine de Colonat Moulin-a-Vent Vieilles Vignes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBest Gamay in the World - International Gamay Competition\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBest Gamay in the World. That was the verdict of the International Gamay Competition's 14th edition in Lyon, where 181 judges assessed 811 competing Gamay wines from around the globe. Domaine de Colonat's Moulin-à-Vent Vieilles Vignes - this wine - took the title!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMoulin-à-Vent is arguably the most powerful and age-worthy of the Beaujolais crus, and this cuvée draws on three distinct terroirs within it: Les Grenèriers, Bois Pontdevaux and Les Maisons Neuves. The vines range from 65 to 92 years old, grown on granite-derived alluvial soils rich in clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e80% destemmed, 14 days of gentle maceration, then six months in concrete tanks. No oak. The approach keeps the focus entirely on the fruit and the site, with the natural power and richness of\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMoulin-à-Vent not needing any help in the winery to shine through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is the richest and biggest of the Colonat lineup, with a complex and layered web of cherry, blackberry, plum and strawberry jam. It has a tantalisingly silky mouthfeel, with round but firm tannin and cleansing acidity. The balance of everything is spot on again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGreat to drink now but would love a few more years in the cellar too. Share with friends and some grilled meats. Absolutely beautiful old vine Gamay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"2023 Domaine de Colonat Moulin-a-Vent Vieilles Vignes\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2023-domaine-de-colonat-moulin-a-vent-vieilles-vignes\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2023 Domaine de Colonat Morgon Les Charmes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 points \u0026amp; Best in Show Trophy - Decanter Wine Awards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMorgon is home for the Collogne family, and has been for 200 years. This is where Thomas' oldest and most celebrated vineyards reside, and as you'd expect with quality old-vine Morgon, where his most intensely structured Gamays are produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eComing from a composite blend of blocks within the excellent 'Les Charmes' climat, this is everything we love about Morgon and more. It's grown on shallow, sandy granite soils with naturally low nutrients. The vines average 50 years old, their deep roots drawing concentrated, richly flavoured fruit with real structure behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe approach in the winery is consistent with Thomas' other wines, save for a small amount of older oak to handle the more powerful fruit. It's 90% destemmed, with 12 days of gentle maceration, then eight months in a combination of oak barrels (20%) and concrete tanks (80%). Precise, restrained winemaking again that lets the site do the talking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt's a riot of red and purple fruits, with big florals, palate-coating texture and a rocky tannic structure that pulses through the wine. It's at once thought-provoking and totally smashable, and just a terrific example of this magnificent Cru.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is the one to tuck a few bottles into the cellar, but gee it goes good right out of the gate too. World-class Beaujolais, as it's Best in Show Trophy at the Decanter Wine Awards suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"2023 Domaine de Colonat Morgon Les Charmes\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2023-domaine-de-colonat-morgon-les-charmes\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2024 Domaine de Colonat Brouilly Clos Reisser\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBrouilly is often the first port of call for Beaujolais newcomers, but the Clos Reisser is more than a gateway wine. This east-facing hillside within the appellation, planted at high density on granitic sandy soils, gives this Gamay a precision and mineral character that sets it apart from the broader appellation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe vines here are 40 years old. 90% destemmed, 10 days of gentle maceration, then eight months in concrete tanks. No oak, no interference. Just Gamay and granite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFresh cherry and raspberry on the palate, with violet florals and a bright mineral thread running through. Blue fruits too. The tannins are supple and fine-grained, the acidity lively and mouthwatering. It's plush and juicy and just so damn moreish!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eVery easy to enjoy young, but with the legs to go 5-6 years if you like. This might be the crowd-pleaser of the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"2024 Domaine de Colonat Brouilly Clos Reisser\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2024-domaine-de-colonat-brouilly\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2025 Domaine de Colonat Regnie Vieilles Vignes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eRégnié is the youngest of the ten Beaujolais crus by designation, but the Thulon terroir within it tells a longer story. Very poor granite soils rich in potassium, with porphyroid feldspar running through them in places, and a north-east facing slope that brings a cooler, more gradual ripening to the old vines planted here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThat north-east aspect is the key to understanding this wine. Where most of the great Beaujolais cru sites face south or southeast for maximum sun, Thulon's orientation delivers a freshness and aromatic precision that is entirely its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCarefully sorted, fully destemmed, 10 to 12 days of maceration, eight months in concrete tanks. A focused, unhurried approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFresh and fragrant on the nose, with cherry, raspberry and a delicate floral lift. The palate is light-footed and precise, with vibrant acidity, fine tannins and a mineral character that reflects the feldspar and granite beneath. Elegant and expressive in equal measure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOld vines, poor soils, a cool hillside. This is Régnié at its finest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"2025 Domaine de Colonat Regnie Vieilles Vignes\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2024-domaine-de-colonat-regnie\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine de Colonat","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44871718699051,"sku":"Domaine de Colonat Beaujolais Masterclass Pack","price":219.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/DomainedeColonatBeaujolaisMasterclassPack.jpg?v=1789440870"},{"product_id":"champagne-virginie-t-champagne-masterclass-pack","title":"Champagne Virginie T Champagne Masterclass Pack","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"At 47, when I wanted to create my own Champagne house, I had to make very good Champagne. I can't compromise on quality. Everything I thought was a challenge in my life has turned out to be the opportunity of a lifetime.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Virginie Taittinger\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mixed pack is the perfect way to discover and taste the sensational wines of our latest direct import from France - Champagne Virginie T. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"Princess of Champagne\" Virginie Taittinger established Champagne Virginie T in 2008 after more than 20 years working alongside her father, Claude, at Taittinger. Her mother’s family owned Piper-Heidsieck, giving her a background in two well-known houses before she set out on her own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe now runs the house with her son, Ferdinand Pougatch-Taittinger, from Verzenay in the Montagne de Reims. Production is fewer than 90,000 bottles a year, using both their own vineyards and fruit sourced from other growers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe range centres on Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims and Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs. Blended cuvées sit alongside Blanc de Blancs and Blanc de Noirs, offering different perspectives on these grapes and their origins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong ageing on lees is central to their approach, including for the introductory wines. It brings developed flavours and a rounded texture, balanced by freshness and generally modest dosage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are Champagnes full of flavour and personality, with enough substance for the table, and the depth to go the distance.  Tremendous value here for an exciting small and independent Champagne house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pack includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNV Champagne Virginie T Transmission Brut\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNV Champagne Virginie T Transmission Rose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNV Champagne Virginie T Equilibre Premier Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNV Champagne Virginie T Transmission Brut\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVirginie Taittinger knows a thing or two about Champagne, and Transmission Brut is a great introduction to what she’s doing under her own name. It’s the starting point for our direct imports from Virginie T, with the incredible family pedigree, quality classified vineyards and extended ageing that got us excited about the range when we met in France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter around twenty years working at Taittinger, Virginie\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e, labelled in her earlier years as the \"Princess of Champagne\", established her own house in 2008. She now makes the wines alongside her son Ferdinand Pougatch-Taittinger, keeping production small and giving the Champagnes plenty of time in the cellar before release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransmission is led by Pinot Noir, with Chardonnay and Meunier completing the blend and a strong contribution from Premier Cru and Grand Cru classified vineyards. Extended ageing on lees - far beyond the usual at this price point - builds flavour and a creamy texture, so you’re getting the benefit of that patience when you open the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitrus and ripe orchard fruit come with toasted brioche and a little nuttiness. It’s generous and gently savoury, with fine bubbles and enough freshness to keep the finish clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the bottle to get to know the house, and one we want people to feel comfortable opening without a special occasion. For a family-made Champagne with 5+ years already spent in the cellar, this is one of best value fine Champagnes in the Aussie market today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"NV Champagne Virginie T Transmission Brut\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/nv-champagne-virginie-t-transmission-brut\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNV Champagne Virginie T Transmission Rose\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFive years in the cellar before release is a pretty good starting point for rosé Champagne. Virginie T’s Transmission Rosé gets that time, along with fruit predominantly from Premier and Grand Cru vineyards, making it one of the most compelling Champagne Rose buys around.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVirginie Taittinger spent around twenty years at her family’s famous house before establishing her own. Today she works alongside her son Ferdinand, making small quantities of Champagne with an emphasis on flavour, texture and patient ageing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere, Chardonnay takes a slight lead over Pinot Noir, with a small addition of Grand Cru red wine giving the blend its colour and extra depth. Three-quarters of the fruit comes from Premier and Grand Cru vineyards, followed by five years on lees to develop the wine and soften the bubbles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrawberry and cherry come with gentle spice and a little savoury richness. It’s dry and substantial, with a creamy feel, fine bubbles and the freshness to keep you coming back.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere’s enough here to enjoy throughout a meal, or simply take your time over a glass. Family-made rosé Champagne with quality vineyards and years of ageing already behind it, offering remarkable value.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"NV Champagne Virginie T Transmission Rose\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/nv-champagne-virginie-t-transmission-rose\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNV Champagne Virginie T Equilibre Premier Cru\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll Premier Cru fruit and at least five years in the cellar make Équilibre one of the best buys in the Virginie T lineup. It’s the sort of Champagne we were determined to find and bring in ourselves: proper pedigree, delicious to drink and tremendous value.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVirginie Taittinger brings twenty years of experience at her family’s famous house to the label she now runs with her son Ferdinand. Together, they keep production small and give their wines time to develop before release.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eÉquilibre is equal parts Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, centred on the Premier Cru villages of Sermiers and Jouy-lès-Reims in the Petite Montagne de Reims. The clay-limestone soils contribute to a naturally rounded style, allowing a low dosage without making the wine feel austere.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreserved citrus, almond and a little toast come with a supple texture and gentle chalky grip. There’s freshness through the long, dry finish, but the hallmark here is the delicious generosity of fruit - it's a great thing to drink!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is Champagne to pour in a proper wine glass and take your time with. Premier Cru vineyards, patient ageing and a family with serious Champagne experience make Équilibre a standout for value in our direct-import range.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"NV Champagne Virginie T Equilibre Premier Cru\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/nv-champagne-virginie-t-equilibre-premier-cru\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Champagne Virginie T","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44873372663851,"sku":"Champagne Virginie T Champagne Masterclass Pack","price":299.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/ChampagneVirginieTChampagneMasterclassPack.png?v=1791504688"},{"product_id":"quinta-da-pedra-alta-douro-masterclass-pack","title":"Quinta da Pedra Alta Douro Masterclass Pack","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A new Douro star… Pedra Alta was a Quinta with an amazing history, and the potential for making serious table wines. It was massively undervalued. They were excited by the prospect of matching the amazing site with one of the best young winemakers around: João Pires.\"\u003cbr\u003e- James Goode (Wine Anorak)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuinta da Pedra Alta is an emerging modern star producer of the Douro Valley in Portugal, and we are very proud to be importing their wines into Australia!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith an incredible history dating back to the mid-19th century, their remarkably diverse old vineyards stretching from 200-550m altitude, and a winemaking dream-team featuring Douro-raised star João Pires and Aussie-based Matt Gant, this is an estate very much on the rise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Mixed Pack is the perfect way to introduce yourself to the delicious and fascinating wines of Quinta da Pedra Alta, from saline, textural whites to elegant but complex reds, all made from native Portugese varieties.  And because we've gone direct to the source, the value on offer is simply unbeatable!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet in quick and check out the wonderful wines of Quinta de Peda Alta! Your pack contains:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024 Quinta da Pedra Alta Pedra a Pedra Branco\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024 Quinta da Pedra Alta Reserva Branco\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2022 Quinta da Pedra Alta Pedra a Pedra Tinto\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2022 Quinta da Pedra Alta Reserva Tinto\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"We really want to show this place and interpret the fruit in that way... identity, freshness, and purity is the main thing.\"\u003cbr\u003e- João Pires (Quinta da Pedra Alta Winemaker)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1Gl5fG6gbo8?si=7aAe0yTC2jGxv0x0\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/Pedra_Alta_PDP.png?v=1790586085\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2024 Quinta da Pedra Alta Pedra a Pedra Branco\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A new Douro star… Pedra Alta was a Quinta with an amazing history, and the potential for making serious table wines. It was massively undervalued. They were excited by the prospect of matching the amazing site with one of the best young winemakers around: João Pires.\"\u003cbr\u003e- James Goode (Wine Anorak)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Douro might be famous for Port, but Pedra a Pedra Branco shows why its whites deserve attention too. It’s our starting point for Quinta da Pedra Alta, a historic estate making fresh, dry whites from Portuguese varieties grown on its highest slopes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere, Rabigato and Gouveio grow on schist soils at up to 520 metres. Rabigato supplies acidity and citrus flavours, while Gouveio adds weight, with the cool nights of 2024 helping preserve freshness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinemakers João Pires and Matt Gant pick early in the morning, press gently and ferment with wild yeasts in temperature-controlled stainless steel. Eight months on lees adds texture without the flavour or weight of oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect lemon, grapefruit and a little passionfruit, with a dry, salty finish. It’s just 11.5% alcohol, but there’s enough substance for grilled prawns, ceviche or goat’s cheese.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor anyone who wants a refreshing white with more texture than the usual crisp-and-simple styles, start here. Superb value.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e”Very vertical and precise, it shows saline minerality, lemon pith and citrus peel alongside remarkable schist driven energy and freshness.”\u003cbr\u003e- Tim Atkin MW (Tim Atkin Portugal Report 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"2024 Quinta da Pedra Alta Pedra a Pedra Branco\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2024-quinta-da-pedra-alta-pedra-a-pedra-branco\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2024 Quinta da Pedra Alta Reserva Branco\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A new Douro star… Pedra Alta was a Quinta with an amazing history, and the potential for making serious table wines. It was massively undervalued. They were excited by the prospect of matching the amazing site with one of the best young winemakers around: João Pires.\"\u003cbr\u003e- James Goode (Wine Anorak)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuinta da Pedra Alta’s Reserva Branco is one to put in front of anyone who thinks the Douro is only about reds and Port. Barrel fermented and made from the estate’s highest vineyards, it's a beautifully textural, briny and complex white that we absolutely love.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour Portuguese varieties make up the blend, led by Viosinho grown on a cooler, north-facing slope to give this early-ripening grape more time to develop flavour. The vineyards reach 520 metres, and cool summer nights in 2024 helped preserve the acidity that keeps this wine fresh.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinemakers João Pires and Matt Gant use wild yeasts to ferment in large French oak barrels, then leave the wine on lees for nine months. Only 15% of the oak is new, building texture with a gentle oak influence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePear, nectarine and citrus come with a little nuttiness and a savoury finish. There’s weight through the middle, but lively acidity keeps it focused and carries the flavour long after the first sip. It has a salty, briny, saline vibe and it's a great thing to drink.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpen it with roast chicken or buttery grilled fish, and don't be afraid to throw some in the cellar too as it should age fantastically. Just 350 dozen made and a huge recommendation from us.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e”A wine of verticality and tension… A subtle reductive character defines the finish, resulting in precision, complexity and freshness.”\u003cbr\u003e- Tim Atkin MW (Tim Atkin Portugal Report 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"2024 Quinta da Pedra Alta Reserva Branco\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2024-quinta-da-pedra-alta-reserva-branco\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2022 Quinta da Pedra Alta Pedra a Pedra Tinto\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A new Douro star… Pedra Alta was a Quinta with an amazing history, and the potential for making serious table wines. It was massively undervalued. They were excited by the prospect of matching the amazing site with one of the best young winemakers around: João Pires.\"\u003cbr\u003e- James Goode (Wine Anorak)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePedra a Pedra Tinto is the perfect introduction into the wonderful world of Quinta da Pedra Alta. This historic Douro estate delivers plenty of red for the money, with the freshness and approachable style that make it easy to open any night of the week.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fruit comes from schist terraces climbing to 500 metres, with Touriga Nacional and Touriga Franca leading a blend of four Portuguese varieties. These are grapes best known to many drinkers through Port, but here they make a dry red at a moderate 13% alcohol.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinemakers João Pires and Matt Gant combine traditional foot treading in granite vats with temperature-controlled stainless steel fermentation. Gentle handling keeps tannin extraction in check, while maturation mostly in stainless steel, with a smaller portion in old oak, keeps the emphasis on fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCherry, plum and blueberry come with a little spice, smooth tannins and a gently chewy finish. Open it with any red meat dish, or slurp away on its own - it's a fresh, satisfying Douro red and phenomenal value.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e”Juicy and approachable, it still offers the typical Douro structure and balance.”\u003cbr\u003e- Tim Atkin MW (Tim Atkin Portugal Report 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"2022 Quinta da Pedra Alta Pedra a Pedra Tinto\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2022-quinta-da-pedra-alta-pedra-a-pedra-tinto\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2022 Quinta da Pedra Alta Reserva Tinto\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A new Douro star… Pedra Alta was a Quinta with an amazing history, and the potential for making serious table wines. It was massively undervalued. They were excited by the prospect of matching the amazing site with one of the best young winemakers around: João Pires.\"\u003cbr\u003e- James Goode (Wine Anorak)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you’re getting to know Quinta da Pedra Alta, the Reserva Tinto deserves a place in your first order. This is the step up in the range, made from selected parcels across the estate’s best sites, with less than 400 dozen produced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis wine is all about the vineyard. In the hot, dry 2022 season, the estate’s elevation slowed ripening, giving João Pires and Matt Gant time to pick for flavour while retaining freshness. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTouriga Nacional from the higher slopes leads the blend, with Touriga Franca from lower terraces adding weight. The team combines traditional foot treading with gentle extraction, then gives the wine twenty months on lees in French oak to develop texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlum, blackberry and red berries come with spice, smoky oak and a savoury edge. It’s rich certainly, but still lively enough with smooth texture, firm tannins and a long finish. To us this is in a really nice sweet spot between old Douro and new - it has power and depth, but remains elegant and balanced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpen it with roast lamb and give it time to breathe, or follow it over the next five to ten years. For drinkers who enjoy a generous, richer red, this is a chance to explore the Douro through its own varieties and some of Quinta da Pedra Alta’s best vineyard parcels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e”Elegant and polished, it has all the qualities of a modern classic of the region.”\u003cbr\u003e- Tim Atkin MW (Tim Atkin Portugal Report 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"2022 Quinta da Pedra Alta Reserva Tinto\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2022-quinta-da-pedra-alta-reserva-tinto\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quinta da Pedra Alta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44877731102763,"sku":"Quinta da Pedra Alta Douro Masterclass Pack","price":149.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/IMG_4219.jpg?v=1790563495"},{"product_id":"quinta-da-pedra-alta-port-pack","title":"Quinta da Pedra Alta Port Pack","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A new Douro star… Pedra Alta was a Quinta with an amazing history, and the potential for making serious table wines. It was massively undervalued. They were excited by the prospect of matching the amazing site with one of the best young winemakers around: João Pires.\"\u003cbr\u003e- James Goode (Wine Anorak)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuinta da Pedra Alta is an emerging modern star producer of the Douro Valley in Portugal, and we are very proud to be importing their wines into Australia!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith an incredible history dating back to the mid-19th century, their remarkably diverse old vineyards stretching from 200-550m altitude, and a winemaking dream-team featuring Douro-raised star João Pires and Aussie-based Matt Gant, this is an estate very much on the rise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Quinta da Pedra Alta are making some of the best table wines in the region, their port production is still at the heart of everything they do. This Mixed Pack is the perfect way to introduce yourself to the delicious and diverse range of Quinta da Pedra Alta fortified wines, from the light and fresh White Port party-starter, to the dropdead delicious Ten Year Tawny, right up to their intense and structured Vintage Port. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll three are sensational and versatile Ports, and because we've gone direct to the source, the value on offer is simply unbeatable!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet in quick and check out the wonderful fortified wines of Quinta de Peda Alta! Your pack contains:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNV Quinta da Pedra Alta No. 03 White Port 500ml\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNV Quinta da Pedra Alta No. 10 Ten-Year-Old Tawny Port 500ml\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2020 Quinta da Pedra Alta Vintage Port\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"We really want to show this place and interpret the fruit in that way... identity, freshness, and purity is the main thing.\"\u003cbr\u003e- João Pires (Quinta da Pedra Alta Winemaker)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1Gl5fG6gbo8?si=7aAe0yTC2jGxv0x0\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/Pedra_Alta_PDP.png?v=1790586085\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNV Quinta da Pedra Alta No. 03 White Port\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere's another modern Douro wine from this exciting estate. White Port and tonic deserves a regular spot in the summer drinks rotation, and Quinta da Pedra Alta’s No. 03 is a great place to start. It brings the estate’s emphasis on fresh white wines to a traditional Douro aperitif, with plenty of options beyond pouring it neat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoão Pires and Matt Gant use quality white grapes from the estate’s higher vineyards, led by Gouveio and Rabigato. Most of the blend is young wine, with a little older material adding complexity, while maturation in stainless steel preserves the fresh fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere’s citrus, apple and pineapple, with a little orange peel and a rounded, gently sweet palate. Fresh acidity balances the sweetness and keeps it refreshing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe it chilled before dinner, or pour over ice with tonic, orange and a sprig of mint. A versatile White Port that earns its place both on the aperitif shelf and in your next long drink. Delicious!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e”This is a very fresh, pure expression of white Port. It’s bright with nice sweet lemon, pear and melon notes, as well as a touch of waxiness.”\u003cbr\u003e- James Goode (Wine Anorak)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"NV Quinta da Pedra Alta No. 03 White Port\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/nv-quinta-da-pedra-alta-no-03-white-port\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNV Quinta da Pedra Alta No. 10 Ten-Year-Old Tawny Port\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuinta da Pedra Alta’s No. 10 is a Tawny for anyone who loves the richness of aged Port but perhaps a little more freshness, which this delivers in spades. It’s the estate’s first Ten-Year-Old, created as a tribute to winemaker João Pires and his work here since 2009.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe making is traditional: hand-picked grapes, foot treading in granite vats and long ageing in old Port casks. The blending is where João and Matt Gant bring their judgement, combining parcels of different ages, sweetness and acidity, including a small amount aged for at least forty years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect dried fruit, toffee and nuts, with a little gingerbread spice. It’s rich and velvety, but the acidity keeps the sweetness in balance and gives the finish a refreshing lift. It has all that familiar delicious Port character that we love, but it remains light on its feet at the same time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe it lightly chilled with sticky toffee pudding, a strong cheese or simply on its own after dinner. Mature Port character with Quinta da Pedra Alta’s emphasis on freshness, ready to enjoy without years of waiting. Great stuff.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e”Rich, warm and sweet with cherries and strawberries, and a nice woody spiciness… Fresh and fine with nice layers.”\u003cbr\u003e- James Goode (Wine Anorak)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"NV Quinta da Pedra Alta No. 10 Ten-Year-Old Tawny Port\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/nv-quinta-da-pedra-alta-no-10-ten-year-old-tawny-port\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2020 Vintage Port is the pinnacle of Quinta da Pedra Alta’s fortified range. It brings together the estate’s most concentrated fruit with the freshness João Pires and Matt Gant look for across their wines, in a release built for decades in the cellar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe estate’s varied elevations are central to the blend. Lower vineyards near the river supply depth, while parcels up to 500 metres bring fragrance and acidity, particularly valuable in a season marked by summer heatwaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional foot treading is followed by gentle handling, with a neutral spirit added to stop fermentation and preserve the fruit character. Maturation in stainless steel keeps that fruit at the centre before the wine begins its slower development in bottle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack cherry and blackberry come with chocolate, liquorice and spice. It’s rich and concentrated, with firm, fine tannins and fresh acidity balancing the sweetness through a long finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJust 2,000 bottles were made, and the release took out the Vintage Port Trophy at the International Wine Challenge. Give it plenty of air if drinking now, or cellar it for the next twenty years: a small-production, trophy-winning Port that shows what this estate can achieve.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points \u0026amp; Vintage Port Trophy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- International Wine Challenge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Structured and concentrated with lovely finesse and power\"\u003cbr\u003e- James Goode (Wine Anorak)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is a beautiful port in anyone’s language or paradigm.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Campbell Mattinson (The Wine Front)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"2020 Quinta da Pedra Alta Vintage Port\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2020-quinta-da-pedra-alta-vintage-port\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quinta da Pedra Alta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44883210666027,"sku":"Quinta da Pedra Alta Port Pack","price":179.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/IMG_4220.jpg?v=1790563476"},{"product_id":"weingut-bischel-rheinhessen-riesling-1g-pack","title":"Weingut Bischel Rheinhessen Riesling 1G Pack","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/Bichel_Quote_GIF_Website.gif?v=1792543427\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBischel’s 1G Rieslings are some of the most compelling buys in our first shipment. This three-pack is a brilliant way to get to know the estate, with three distinctive dry Rieslings that deliver far more than their prices suggest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased in Appenheim, brothers Christian and Matthias Runkel have transformed the family winery into one of Rheinhessen’s leading names. Their experience includes Keller, Neudorf and Australia’s Tim Adams, but their focus is firmly on the vineyards around home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1G designation marks Premier Cru-level dry wines in the VDP hierarchy. These are a particularly exciting part of Bischel’s range, combining carefully selected vineyard sources with the ripe fruit, freshness and substantial texture we love in the brothers’ wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ve brought the three together so you can explore the range without having to choose just one. There’s plenty to enjoy already, enough structure to reward some time in bottle, and outstanding value across the pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour pack includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2023 Weingut Bischel Appenheim Riesling 1G\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2023 Weingut Bischel Bingen Riesling 1G\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2023 Weingut Bischel Goldberg Riesling 1G\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZooaKy5Xpg8?si=dFJ45raDIBLhywP6\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2023 Weingut Bischel Appenheim Riesling 1G\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBischel’s Appenheim 1G brings Premier Cru-level Riesling into remarkably affordable territory. Drawn from the brothers’ oldest Appenheim vines, mainly in prized Hundertgulden, it’s a great place to start with this producer's top tiers of Rieslings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA smaller parcel comes from nearby Eselspfad, with both sites sharing limestone-rich soils and south-facing slopes. Warm days and cool nights allow slow ripening, and Christian and Matthias pick in several late passes to catch each parcel at its best.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWild fermentation takes place in stainless steel and wooden barrels, followed by six months on lees. That time builds a beautifully creamy texture around ripe yellow fruit and herbal notes, with lime-like acidity, a salty edge and fine chalky grip keeping the finish fresh and long.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere’s plenty of pleasure here already, and the concentration and structure to develop with time in bottle. Stunning Rheinhessen Riesling!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"2023 Weingut Bischel Appenheim Riesling 1G\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2023-weingut-bischel-appenheim-riesling-1g\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2023 Weingut Bischel Bingen Riesling 1G\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBischel’s Bingen 1G comes entirely from Scharlachberg, one of the region's great Riesling vineyards. This has some serious pedigree at the price, and a distinctive Riesling character that we absoutely love. Bingen is bangin', as we heard someone say...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe steep, warm slope in the north-west corner of Rheinhessen is packed with ancient quartzite and slate. These free-draining, rocky soils limit vine growth and produce tiny berries with concentrated flavour, which Christian and Matthias select through several late picking passes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA few hours on skins precede gentle pressing, followed by wild fermentation in stainless steel and wooden barrels. Six months on lees builds texture around the wine’s naturally firm structure. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlint, grapefruit and wild herbs lead into a taut, concentrated palate with a salty edge and fine grip. It’s punchy and persistent, with bright acidity carrying the fruit through a long finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a brilliant companion to the creamier Appenheim 1G, showing another side of the brothers’ Rieslings. Premier Cru-level wine from Scharlachberg, with concentration, character and truly outstanding value.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"2023 Weingut Bischel Bingen Riesling 1G\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2023-weingut-bischel-bingen-riesling-1g\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2023 Weingut Bischel Goldberg Riesling 1G\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGoldberg adds another excellent Riesling to Bischel’s 1G range, and this 2023 is its first release. It’s a particularly taut, savoury expression, with the concentration that makes these Premier Cru-level wines such exciting buys.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChristian and Matthias Runkel have built their reputation by exploring the differences between northern Rheinhessen’s vineyards. Made from organically grown grapes, Goldberg gives us another reason to follow their work beyond the estate wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLime, grapefruit and ripe apple come through with herbs and a smoky edge. The palate is juicy but tightly structured, with fine acidity, a little grip and a distinctly salty finish that becomes more expressive with air.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGive it time in the glass to open up, or put a few bottles aside to develop. This is serious, concentrated Riesling and puts an exclamation mark on the Bischel 1G range!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"2023 Weingut Bischel Goldberg Riesling 1G\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2023-weingut-bischel-goldberg-riesling-1g\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weingut Bischel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44884428226603,"sku":"Weingut Bischel Rheinhessen Riesling 1G Pack","price":199.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/WeingutBischelRheinhessenRiesling1GPack.png?v=1792481466"},{"product_id":"weingut-bischel-rheinhessen-riesling-gg-pack","title":"Weingut Bischel Rheinhessen Riesling GG Pack","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/Bichel_Quote_GIF_Website.gif?v=1792543427\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Weingut Bischel at the top level, and a big part of why we were so excited to bring these wines into Australia. Our GG three-pack brings together the brothers’ finest dry Rieslings from three outstanding vineyards, each with a distinctly different character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChristian and Matthias Runkel have led the winemaking at their grandfather’s Rheinhessen estate since 2006. Organic farming, meticulous hand harvesting and patient maturation have helped earn them a place among Germany’s leading growers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGG stands for Grosses Gewächs: dry wines from VDP.Grosse Lage vineyards, Germany’s Grand Cru equivalent. Here, limestone, quartzite and volcanic soils give us three very different expressions of Riesling, made by the same brothers in the same vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ve put this pack together to explore those differences, whether you open the wines side by side or follow them over several years. Serious vineyard pedigree and cellaring potential, and by going directly to the source, remarkable value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour pack includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2023 Weingut Bischel Hundertgulden Riesling GG\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2023 Weingut Bischel Scharlachberg Riesling GG\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2023 Weingut Bischel Heerkretz Riesling GG\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZooaKy5Xpg8?si=dFJ45raDIBLhywP6\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2023 Weingut Bischel Hundertgulden Riesling GG\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHundertgulden was prized vineyard land long before Bischel came along. First recorded in 1148, it earned its name in the 14th century from the substantial sums paid for its best plots in Rhenish gold florins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, Christian and Matthias Runkel make one of their finest dry Rieslings from an old-vine parcel on these steep slopes above Appenheim. Classified VDP.Grosse Lage, the German equivalent of Grand Cru, it’s a special vineyard making some of Rheinhessen's finest Rieslings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe limestone beneath Hundertgulden began as ancient coral reefs, with water-retaining layers that help sustain the vines. Warm southern and southwestern exposures meet cool westerly winds, giving the grapes a long, slow ripening season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brothers pick late and by hand in several passes, then ferment with native yeasts and leave the wine on lees for ten months. Apple, peach and citrus sit alongside subtle floral and nutty notes, with generous texture, fine acidity and a salty, chalky finish that carries on beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Bischel's home ground in Appenheim and a seriously ambitious project, with old vines and a historically prized site. Serious dry Riesling, and remarkable value at this level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"2023 Weingut Bischel Hundertgulden Riesling GG\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2023-weingut-bischel-hundertgulden-riesling-gg\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2023 Weingut Bischel Scharlachberg Riesling GG\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe historic \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eScharlachberg vineyard south of Bingen produces a particularly concentrated, flinty expression of Riesling, and we’re delighted to have the GG alongside Hundertgulden in our shipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst documented in 1248, Scharlachberg’s steep terraces sit on ancient quartzite and slate, with iron-rich soils that turn scarlet in summer. The warm, rocky slopes drain freely, limiting vine growth and producing tiny berries packed with flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChristian and Matthias Runkel pick late, working through the vineyard by hand in several passes. A short soak on skins precedes gentle pressing, followed by natural yeast fermentation in stainless steel and eight months on lees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt needs a little air at first, then apricot, lime and orange peel emerge alongside flint and wild herbs. There’s lovely ripe fruit and creaminess through the palate, followed by firm grip, bright acidity and a long, stony finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’d give this a decant now or put a few bottles away to develop. Historic vineyard pedigree, concentrated fruit and serious structure make this a standout among the Bischel range, with remarkable value for Grand Cru-level dry Riesling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"2023 Weingut Bischel Scharlachberg Riesling GG\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2023-weingut-bischel-scharlachberg-riesling-gg\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2023 Weingut Bischel Heerkretz Riesling GG\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeerkretz takes Bischel’s Riesling onto volcanic ground a bit further south within Rheinhessen, to one of the highest and coolest vineyards around Siefersheim. It’s a fascinating addition to our GG selection, showing just how differently the brothers’ wines express these outstanding sites. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vines grow in thin, rocky porphyry soils on a steep slope exposed to cool westerly weather. Ripening is particularly slow here, allowing Christian and Matthias Runkel to harvest fully ripe fruit late in the season while retaining plenty of acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe grapes are picked by hand, given a few hours on skins and gently pressed. Natural yeast fermentation takes place in stainless steel, followed by ten months on lees to build texture and depth. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInitially reserved, it opens with air to reveal grapefruit, lemon peel and peach, with smoky spice and a fresh herbal lift. The palate is concentrated and taut, with fine grip and a long, salty finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's fascinating to see all three of Bischel’s GGs together: limestone, quartzite and volcanic rock, each producing a distinctly different Riesling. Heerkretz brings the cool-site freshness and concentration, with the cellaring potential and exceptional value that made this range such an exciting import for us.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"2023 Weingut Bischel Heerkretz Riesling GG\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2023-weingut-bischel-heerkretz-riesling-gg\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weingut Bischel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44884566638635,"sku":"Weingut Bischel Rheinhessen Riesling GG Pack","price":349.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/WeingutBischelRheinhessenRieslingGGPack.png?v=1792481451"},{"product_id":"domaine-du-beauregard-burgundy-tasting-pack","title":"Domaine du Beauregard Burgundy Tasting Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003eMeeting Stéphanie and Jérôme Dépernon earlier this year, we felt an immediate connection. A sibling team farming their own vineyards and making bright, full-flavoured, honest wines, they reminded us of Australian producers we love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir family’s Domaine du Beauregard spans five generations. Based in Saint-Sernin-du-Plain, where the southern Côte de Beaune meets the Côtes du Couchois, they work across Maranges, the Hautes Côtes de Beaune and surrounding appellations—some of Burgundy’s last pockets of real value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wines are generous and warm-hearted, with vibrant fruit, proper structure and an ease that invites another glass. These are Burgundies for dinner and sharing with friends, with plenty of character but no need for a speech before pouring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBehind them is thoughtful work: Jérôme tends the vines and makes the wines, while Stéphanie brings French and Australian experience to sharing them. A welcoming introduction to Burgundy, with plenty for established lovers too, at reasonable prices—even at premier cru level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour pack includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2023 Domaine du Beauregard Bourgogne Rouge Cotes du Couchois Les Grandes Plantes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2023 Domaine du Beauregard Bourgogne Rouge Cuvee Origine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024 Domaine du Beauregard Bourgogne Blanc Hautes Cotes de Beaune La Roture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2023 Domaine du Beauregard Bourgogne Aligote Aux Queues de Renard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2023 Domaine du Beauregard Bourgogne Rouge Cotes du Couchois Les Grandes Plantes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Côtes du Couchois is one of Burgundy's last havens of value, a little pocket of hills just west of Maranges where Pinot Noir grows on clay soils streaked in reds, ochres and greys. Domaine du Beauregard has farmed here for five generations, and Les Grandes Plantes is their take on this under-the-radar corner of the Côte d'Or's southern tail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese days it's Stéphanie and Jérôme running the show. Their approach is sustainable and hands-off in the vineyard, and every plot is picked and fermented separately so each cuvée speaks of its own patch of dirt. This one comes from a single, clearly identified Couchois plot, and 2023 was a generous, sunny year across Burgundy that gave plenty of ripe, easygoing fruit - a good season for riper, more generous reds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is honest, medium-bodied Pinot with red cherry and raspberry up front, a little earthy, savoury edge underneath and soft, gentle tannins. It's built for drinking rather than pondering. Pull the cork now or over the next couple of year and if you like, give it a light chill on a warm night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a bit of a coup to find real village-style Burgundy from a family estate, at a price that makes it easy to open on a Tuesday.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Pinot Noir from vines averaging 50 years old. Vinified separately by vineyard plot and aged in barrels and demi-muids to preserve the balance between fruit and structure. Deep in colour, with a rich nose and a pleasing palate showing notes of cherry and forest floor.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Guide Dussert-Gerber des Vins 2027\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"2023 Domaine du Beauregard Bourgogne Rouge Cotes du Couchois Les Grandes Plantes\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2023-domaine-du-beauregard-bourgogne-rouge-cotes-du-couchois-les-grandes-plantes\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2023 Domaine du Beauregard Bourgogne Rouge Cuvee Origine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine du Beauregard is a five-generation family estate tucked into the southern tip of Burgundy, right where the Côte de Beaune runs into the Côtes du Couchois. It's the kind of small grower Burgundy we love finding: no big négociant machine, just Stéphanie and Jérôme farming their own plots and bottling their own wines in a bright yet flavour-first style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir vines spread across Maranges, the Hautes Côtes de Beaune and the multicoloured clays of the Couchois. They farm sustainably, step in as little as they can, and vinify each plot separately so the site does the talking. The 2023 season in Burgundy was a generous, sunny one, and that ripeness shows in a red that's open and easy to like straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a lovely little Pinot. It's light to medium-bodied, with red cherry and raspberry fruit, a little twiggy and spicy, and soft, fine tannins. And importantly, it's built for drinking now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow often do you find a legit family-made Burg at this price? Ummm, never? Anyway, if you want an entry point into the world's greatest Pinot-growing region, this is a terrific place to start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"2023 Domaine du Beauregard Bourgogne Rouge Cuvee Origine\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2023-domaine-du-beauregard-bourgogne-pinot-noir-cuvee-origine\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2024 Domaine du Beauregard Bourgogne Blanc Hautes Cotes de Beaune La Roture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive generations of family winegrowing sit behind Domaine du Beauregard, now run by Stéphanie and Jérôme with a focus on bottling individual vineyard plots. La Roture is their Chardonnay from the Hautes Côtes de Beaune, drawing on vines averaging 50 years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard’s clay-limestone soils provide the setting for a fresh, finely structured style. Direct pressing is followed by barrel ageing, including a portion of new oak to add complexity alongside the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApple, lemon and light floral notes lead into a lively palate with a dry, stony finish. It has enough substance for roast chicken or fish in a butter sauce, while remaining light on its feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMature vines and measured oak ageing give La Roture its appeal: a fresh white Burgundy with detail and the potential to develop over the next few years if you like, but really it's just a delicious little Burgundy you can rip the top off on a school night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"From vines averaging 50 years old. Harvested at optimal ripeness, directly pressed and aged in oak barrels, with a proportion of new oak. Delicate aromas of fern and tropical fruit, with gentle acidity and a smoothness that combines with refinement.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Guide Dussert-Gerber des Vins 2027\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"2024 Domaine du Beauregard Bourgogne Blanc Hautes Cotes de Beaune La Roture\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2024-domaine-du-beauregard-bourgogne-blanc-hautes-cotes-de-beaune-la-roture\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2023 Domaine du Beauregard Bourgogne Aligote Aux Queues de Renard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAligoté is Burgundy's other white grape, and in the right hands it's one of the best-value bottles in France. Stéphanie and Jérôme at Domaine du Beauregard make a very good fist at it. Their five-generation family estate makes Aux Queues de Renard (tra 'fox tails') from a single plot, producing a white with more weight and texture than you might expect from this refreshing Burgundy variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vines average 40 years old on sandstone, ageing takes place in tank, keeping the emphasis on fruit and freshness while allowing the vineyard’s fuller, riper style to come through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect crisp lemon, green apple and a little white-flower lift, with more mid-palate weight than your average zippy Aligoté and that trademark bright, mouthwatering finish. It's not Chardonnay, but it is real Burgundy character at a very friendly price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"2023 Domaine du Beauregard Bourgogne Aligote Aux Queues de Renard\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2023-domaine-du-beauregard-bourgogne-aux-queues-de-renard-aligote\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine du Beauregard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44884929871915,"sku":"Domaine du Beauregard Burgundy Tasting Pack","price":189.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/DomaineduBeauregardBurgundyTastingPack.png?v=1793752856"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/collections\/different-drop-imports.oembed?page=2","provider":"Different Drop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}